If the fly-tipping is on private land, Swindon says the landowner is usually responsible for removing it, so you should contact the landowner first. The council may only step in in certain circumstances.
| What to do | Details | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Contact the landowner or occupier | Ask them to remove the rubbish first | |
| If that doesn’t resolve it | Report the problem to the council only where intervention may be appropriate, such as if it’s affecting public health or involves hazardous waste | Report rubbish on private land |
Swindon also says it generally cannot take complaints about un-adopted back alleys, and these are usually the responsibility of the householders who back onto or front onto them.